March 2008 Kovach Kourier

We are getting settled into our new house in which we are thankful for a convenient place to park our car even though we have to bring our motorcycle and bicycles into our dining area every evening.

MINISTRY

For the last several months we have been attending the Khmer church in Phnom Penh that our team missionaries planted between the railroad and the airport.  A couple weeks ago the church planter passed the leadership on to the local leaders that he has been training.  We may have the opportunity to serve in this church under the national leadership but are uncertain what kind of mentoring we would receive in that role.  In the mean time Kurt is praying about getting involved in one of their youth cell-groups that formed recently near our home.  It is helpful that they know some English.  Please pray with us regarding which ministries to be involved in after we both pass our language evaluation for level I.

We will finally have the opportunity to visit the people and province we believe the Lord has called us to.  We will spend a week there.  Three years ago, when we were there last, it took us three days of travel by taxi and river boat.  This time we will fly there on a Missionary Aviation Fellowship plane (1.5 hours) and return by land (approximately 10 hours).

We had a refreshing time visiting Sally's family before Chinese New Year, but the trip got extended because the medical check-ups we had there required follow-up.  We praise the Lord that we could get that professional care that is not available in Cambodia.  Now we are celebrating the birth of a healthy boy to Sally’s sister and brother-in-law.                                                                                            

PRAISE THE LORD FOR PROVIDING US…

·         With the housing we have been looking for.

·         A replacement camera for Kurt’s broken one.

·         A Christian babysitter who helps us on weekday afternoons so we may learn language.

PLEASE PRAY FOR…

·         Kurt’s language aptitude.

·         Clear direction regarding our ministry in Phnom Penh after the language evaluation.

·         Favor, wisdom, and good timing in Sally’s visa process.  We are planning to go to the embassy soon to start the application process for Sally’s visa so she may travel to Kurt's home.

·         Good health and protection during our trip and after. The Cambodia team here is currently without a team medical doctor.

Thank you for partnering with us through prayer!

eXÍF salI & NafaNEGl

Kurt, Sally and Nathanael Kovach